The Bihar Government has distributed about six lakh radio sets among Mahadalits, a sub-group of poor Dalit castes, across the State to make them aware of Government welfare schemes, the State Assembly was informed on Tuesday.
The Government has set a target to distribute 21 lakh radio sets among Mahadalits by 2014, SC/ST Welfare Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said.
The Minister said the distribution was being carried out district-wise with the Government choosing two brands, Phillips and Santosh.